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Most assists through the first 82 games of an NHL career, among active players

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Wayne Gretzky’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Cole Hutson, would need 1.5 a game over his next 52 games.

Most assists through the first 82 games of an NHL career, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Wayne Gretzky1979 – 198189
Jimmy Snuggerud2024 – 202734
Charle-Edouard D'Astous2025 – 202728
Easton Cowan2025 – 202726
Alexander Nikishin2025 – 202723
Matthew Poitras2023 – 202723
Arseny Gritsyuk2025 – 202722
Noah Ostlund2024 – 202721
Zeev Buium2025 – 202721
Braeden Bowman2025 – 202773 of 82 games21

Method

  • 11 careers aren't here because a game in their window has no line recorded.
  • An active player whose first 82 games ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.